Wolf Attacks in Bahraich: Gudiya and Mukima Injured in Mahasi Village
In Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, two women were injured in wolf attacks in Mahasi village. The victims are 28-year-old Gudiya from Singhia Nasirpur and 50-year-old Mukima from Nasarpur.
Details of the Attacks
Gudiya was attacked around 10 pm while lying down with her child. She said, “I was lying down. My child was with me when suddenly the wolf came and held me by my neck. I screamed and started running away…It was a wolf…The door of the house was ajar.”
Mukima was attacked around 11 pm while sitting outside her home. She said, “The incident occurred around 11 pm. I was sitting down outside my home when the wolf came and held me by my neck. I screamed. It was dark, so I couldn’t see anything. Hearing my scream, everyone came to me.”
Previous Attacks
Earlier, 50-year-old Pushpa Devi and an 11-year-old girl were also attacked by wolves. Pushpa Devi was severely injured, and the girl was admitted to the local government hospital for treatment.
Forest Department’s Response
The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department has captured five wolves responsible for the attacks, with one still at large. They have initiated ‘Operation Bhediya’ to capture the remaining wolf. Snap cameras have been installed in probable wolf habitats to monitor their movements.
Impact of the Attacks
So far, nine people have been killed and more than 50 injured due to wolf attacks in various villages of Bahraich.
Doubts Revealed
Bahraich -: Bahraich is a district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is known for its forests and wildlife.
Uttar Pradesh -: Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India. It is the most populous state in the country.
Wolf -: A wolf is a wild animal that looks like a big dog. Wolves live in forests and can sometimes be dangerous to humans.
Mahasi village -: Mahasi village is a small village in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. It is where the wolf attacks happened.
Uttar Pradesh Forest Department -: The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department is a government organization that takes care of forests and wildlife in Uttar Pradesh.
Operation Bhediya -: Operation Bhediya is a special mission started by the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department to catch the wolves that are attacking people.
Snap cameras -: Snap cameras are special cameras that take pictures automatically when they detect movement. They are used to monitor animals like wolves.